Design and Applied Arts at Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA · Associate's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Middlesex Community College graduates in design and applied arts earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Middlesex Community College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
| 11 | Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ | $46,898 | $48,188 | #9 | $38,676 |
| 12 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $46,361 | $44,285 | #16 | — |
| 13 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $45,096 | $42,922 | #20 | $14,361 |
Other Majors at Middlesex Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,563 | $75,351 | #178 of 962 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | $82,378 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $77,610 | — | #3 of 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,680 | — | #6 of 122 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $75,312 | $55,428 | #48 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,829 | $63,037 | #148 of 560 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | $71,183 | — | #1 of 8 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,103 | $36,446 | #66 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,029 | $41,796 | #39 of 426 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $55,924 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,289 | $31,451 | #264 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,535 | $27,981 | #86 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlesex Community College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,167 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlesex Community College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Middlesex Community College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Middlesex Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127).
← All data for Middlesex Community College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.